Beyond-Brawn-2nd-Edition

BEYOND BRAWN
2.58 While what you read in this book is geared for genetically typical and
drug-free bodybuilders, powerlifters and general strength trainees, it will
work even better if you have better-than-average genetics. People blessed
with better-than-average genetics for building muscle and strength should
not lose that advantage by seeing how much training they can tolerate and
yet still make moderate gains. ey should train like a regular hard gainer
should, and then revel in the greatly increased gains their natural gifts will
bring them.
2.59 Spare yourself the misery that countless people have gone through as a
result of following conventional training methods. Spare yourself this while
applying the methods that work for the masses—those described in this
book.
2.60 If you have trouble getting bigger and stronger using abbreviated routines
of basic exercises, you will make a difficult task into an impossible one if
you change to longer and more frequent routines infested by lots of little
exercises. Focus on getting a better understanding of how to make the basic
formula work for you. Do not change philosophies.
2.61 Mistakes, lost time and bad judgements are part of the business of getting
bigger and stronger muscles. Learn from them, and do not keep repeating
them. But persist at all times. As Calvin Coolidge noted, “Nothing in the
world can take the place of persistence.” If you persist in applying poor
training advice you will still get nowhere but into a mess of frustration. But
if you have the persistence that ensures you never give up, you should also
have the intelligence to root out the training methods that work. Once you
have a good grasp of training, all you need is persistence and time. en the
realization of your potential for muscle and might is almost guaranteed.
2.62 No matter how much good advice you are given, only you can implement
it. You are on your own when you are in the gym. All the best information,
equipment and food in the world will yield nothing unless they are combined
with an abundance of diligence, planning and determination.
2.63 Do your own thing, in your very important, drug-free, non-obsessive but yet
so-satisfying way, knowing that whatever you do, you do by yourself and for
yourself. Be into weight training for a lifetime. Demonstrate what weight
training should be about—physique, strength and health, together with
personal enjoyment and comradeship with fellow trainees.
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